The Harlem Legends spent Saturday night tossing a basketball around members of the Lake County All-Stars to raise money for a good cause.

The Legends, who are former Harlem Globetrotters, strutted their stuff across the Mentor High School court while joking with opponents and teammates alike.

The gym was packed with spectators young and old who attended the event that takes place every other year. The giggling of children could be heard when the Legends were up to their typical antics -- dropping basketballs, poking fun or just goofing off.

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The All-Stars were made up of 25 local business and community members coached by Mentor Schools Superintendent Matt Miller.

The team included high school Principal Bill Wade, school board members and Judge John Trebets from Mentor Municipal Court.

"It's a great event for our students and our community," Miller said.

Proceeds from all ticket purchases directly benefit the Society for Rehabilitation. Proceeds from concession sales are given to United Way of Lake County.

The society provides services for highly cognitive adults with developmental disabilities. Many of the clients pay little to nothing for their services, making donations vital, volunteer President Richard Kessler said.

"(The fundraising event) is very, very important for us because it kind of makes us whole. This event gives us the ability to keep going and keep producing services for these individuals who really can't afford it," he previously told The News-Herald.